Ekgaon Dry Ginger Tea (50g)

Chukku tea is a traditional South Indian drink made from chukku, the Tamil name for dry ginger. In Hindi dry ginger is called sonth, and the drink is often sold as dry ginger tea. It has a spicy, slightly sweet taste and a strong ginger aroma. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, a hot cup of chukku tea or chukku kaapi is a common household drink, especially during the monsoon and winter months and on cold evenings. To prepare it, simmer a spoonful of the mix in water for a few minutes, strain, and add jaggery or palm sugar to taste. You can also add milk for a creamier cup, or a little tulsi or black pepper as many homes do. This chukku tea is sold by Ekgaon from Madurai, a seller of traditional South Indian foods and drink mixes. Keep the pack closed tightly after use to retain the aroma. Available in a 50 g pack.